HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000045_pg198August 22, 1977 Page 5
Mr. Olson stated that he intends to petition the City for improvements, and that if
the project is approved, he is looking at the next construction season to begin the
two family dwellings, which would be Phase I.
Duane Putnam 5261 Irondale Road stated that he felt the development would add water
problems, as the water in the area is already quite high. Mr. Olson replied that they
would be leaving the existing culvert in place on Long Lake Road and on Highway 10.
They would only remove the existing peat and excavate approximately 10' below the
water table. The excavating would begin at about 896 contour, which is just where
the organic material starts. The material would have to be removed and the area filled
with good fill. The water elevation was about at 896 in 1975 and it seems to be within
a few inches of that level now. Mr. Olson stated that the development would not be
adding any water to the area. He also stated that the ponding capacity would hold the
drainage and maintain the proper water elevation.
Mayor Pickar asked if the grading plan included all the property, and if it would all
drain to the holding pond.
Mr. Olson replied that yes, except for the front of the lots on County Road H2, which
would drain to H2, that the rest of the development would drain to the holding pond.
Councilmember Baumgartner questioned if that also included Donatelle's parking lot.
Mr. Olson replied that it would only include part of the parking lot and that there
presently is drainage into the ditch.
Councilmember Rowley asked how much water the holding pond would hold. Mr. Olson
replied that assuming that 896 is the water table, it is planned to be a permanent
pond, hopefully in excess of 6' to keep out the growth of algae and so forth.
Councilmember Rowley stated that she was concerned about the water being there and
the safety factors involved. Mr. Olson replied that he could possibly grade the pond
so that the water did not stand in it but that the developer wants to make the pond
as pleasant as possible. Mr. Olson also stated that they are trying to maintain the
drainage as much as how it is now as possible until the City puts in a major storm
sewer. They also are trying to preserve as many trees as possible in the development
which would provide a screen for the single family homes in the area.
Councilmember Baumgartner asked if the grading plans had been submitted to Rice Creek.
Mr. Olson replied that they had.
Official Rose stated that he had received a preliminary response from Rice Creek and
they did not have any problems with it.
Pauline Stoner, 2454 County Road H2 presented a petition to the Council with the
signatures of approximately 75 of the neighborhood residents who felt the development
would be detrimental to their neighborhood. Mrs. Stoner also stated that she was
very concerned about the water and drainage and asked what would happen if all the
"woulds ", "coulds" and "shoulds" did not happen.
Allen Zepper, 5255 Irondale Road stated that the elevation of the holding pond was
890' and that he was very concerned about having water in his basement. He also
stated that the City is trying to eliminate commercial vehicles in the City,, yet this
development would require residents to drive through a commercial area.
Mr. Zepper also stated that if the development were to take place, asphalt would be
put in, allowing the water to run and that the peat would be taken out, which is a
good sponge. He also stated that Highway 10 is already a bottleneck during heavy